Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWilliam Pitt Union, 3959, Fifth Avenue, North Oakland, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
About the Opportunity
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking a PhD, MD, or DO Geneticist to serve as Assistant Director of the UPMC Clinical Genomics Laboratory (UCGL). This role sits at the intersection of clinical excellence, academic research, and technical leadership within a facility performing comprehensive prenatal, constitutional, and oncology molecular testing.
The UCGL leverages advanced technologies, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), to deliver services ranging from whole exome sequencing and hereditary cancer screening to pharmacogenomic analysis. As Assistant Director, you will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh, contributing to the institution's mission of advancing clinical and public health through research and education.
The Role in Context
In this position, you will provide technical leadership and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory. Your day-to-day impact involves evaluating and reporting complex clinical genetics cases, developing and validating new laboratory procedures, and ensuring strict adherence to CLIA and CAP regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with UPMC and University of Pittsburgh partners, including UPMC Children's Hospital, to drive service development and business planning.
Beyond laboratory operations, you will serve as a key consultant to clinicians and clients regarding test selection and result interpretation. The role also emphasizes a strong commitment to education, requiring you to train laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching. You will be expected to maintain active ABMGG certification and stay at the forefront of advances in genetics and molecular genomics.
Academic and Research Contribution
Aligned with the missions of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, this role offers significant opportunities for research and publication. You will collaborate with faculty and researchers across the institution to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at professional conferences. This academic engagement ensures that clinical practice remains informed by the latest scientific discoveries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives designed to support a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Whole Exome Sequencing, Disease Specific Genomic Panels, Hereditary Cancer Screening, Carrier Screening, Pharmacogenomic Analysis, Next Generation Sequencing, NGS, Sanger Sequencing, Quantitative RT PCR, Exome/genome Analysis.
Education: PhD in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC
What does a Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab at UPMC will consult with clinicians and clients regarding test selection and genomic result interpretation; collaborate with academic and clinical partners on service development and business planning; manage technical leadership and compliance oversight for the clinical genomics laboratory; and conduct training and education for laboratory staff, students, residents, and fellows.
What are the requirements for this Assistant Director, Clinical Genomics Lab role?expand_more
UPMC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: PhD, MD, or DO in Clinical Laboratory Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field; ABMGG board certified or board eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Molecular Genetics; Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience; Expertise in exome/genome analysis and interpretation of sequence and CNV data from NGS; and Proficiency with LIMS and genomic data analysis tools.